Estate and Gift Taxes: Economic Issues

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This report discusses how the estate and gift tax works and examines various policy options. The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA, P.L. 107-16) repeals the estate tax after 2009. In the 108th Congress, some policymakers have proposed eliminating the sunset provision in the EGTRRA, thus making repeal of the estate tax permanent.

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Gravelle, Jane G. & Maguire, Steven January 31, 2003.

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  • Gravelle, Jane G. Senior Specialist in Economic Policy, Government and Finance Division
  • Maguire, Steven Analyst in Public Finance, Government and Finance Division

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  • Series Title: 108th Congress

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This report discusses how the estate and gift tax works and examines various policy options. The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA, P.L. 107-16) repeals the estate tax after 2009. In the 108th Congress, some policymakers have proposed eliminating the sunset provision in the EGTRRA, thus making repeal of the estate tax permanent.

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Gravelle, Jane G. & Maguire, Steven. Estate and Gift Taxes: Economic Issues, report, January 31, 2003; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc824611/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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